Syllabus: GS-III ; Subject: Science & Technology (T); Topic:Medical science and Health, Issue: Vaccine for Dengue.
Context: Indian Immunological Limited, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board, is making significant strides in vaccine development
Vaccine Development:
- Vaccine potentially available commercially by mid-2026.
- Also developing vaccines for the Zika virus and Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD).
- Launched Hepatitis A vaccine, Havisure recently.
Prelims Connect
| 1. Zika Virus:
● Transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. ● Can cause birth defects. ● No specific treatment or vaccine is available. 2. Dengue: ● Spread by Aedes mosquitoes. ● Symptoms include fever, severe headache, and joint pain. ● Severe cases can be life-threatening. 3. Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD): ● Transmitted by ticks. ● Symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle pain. ● Endemic in forested regions of India, particularly Karnataka. |
